Assistant General Counsel – Corporate, Governance and M&A

Are you a service-minded attorney that loves a challenge? Do you have solid expertise in corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, governance and compliance matters?  Are you looking to be a part of a dynamic in-house legal team that serves a growing business? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting, long-term opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

We are currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel to lead our Corporate Transactions, Governance and Compliance efforts. In this role, you will provide practical, hands-on education, leadership, and strategic advice on a variety of corporate matters. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will work closely with the enterprise's various Boards of Directors, senior management, other legal team members, our accounting group and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate for the position should have a comprehensive understanding of corporate transactional and governance matters, including the legal and regulatory framework, industry standards, and best practices. Experience with ESOPs would be huge plus.  Additionally, they should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with other members of the Legal Team and business leaders. Practical experience in commercial finance, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other strategic alliances is also a must-have.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

• Lead corporate compliance processes for over 100 entities, including annual reports, annual corporate consents, company registrations, etc.  
• Collaborate with General Counsel, company lead attorneys and company leaders in advising the boards of directors and senior management within ARCO’s Family of Construction Companies in navigating corporate compliance and other corporate matters.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs related to corporate governance, applicable laws, and regulations, including state and local construction and design licensing laws.
• Prepare formation documents for corporations, limited liability companies, joint ventures and other similar documents. 
• Lead special projects from-time-to-time, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Maintain organized company records.
• Manage ARCO Enterprise’s various ESOP organizational and financing documents by drafting and negotiating loan agreements and related documents, including share awards, amendments, security agreements, guarantees, and warrants.
• Develop and implement training programs for the legal team and other stakeholders on corporate governance and compliance matters.

• Active listener, proactive leadership approach, collaborative and communicative.  “Servant-Leader”
• Enjoy working in the office, in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business environment. 
• Member in good standing of Missouri bar.
• 7-15 years of relevant experience in mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, compliance, and transactions.  In-house experience in a complicated corporate structure a plus.
• Desire to work as part of legal team that is highly collaborative.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance best practices and compliance frameworks. 
• Experience with ESOP’s, construction business, transactional work, real estate leasing, or doing business internationally would be a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while working under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for the candidate to identify legal issues and risks, analyze complex problems, and provide practical and effective solutions.

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 5,500 design-build projects across 48 states and 38 major cities nationwide. We ranked #3 on the ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms list, and #17 on the ENR Top 400 Contractors list in 2023. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. 

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Salary : $28,000